2025 Health Care Outlook: B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA
By B. Douglas Hoey, CEO, National Community Pharmacists Association
Pharmacy
2025 Health Care Outlook: Steve Anderson, NACDS
By Steve Anderson, President, CEO National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Retailers offer support amid California wildfires
As the wildfires rage in California, retailers are stepping up to support impacted communities and responders who are risking their lives to fight the fires. Among them are CVS Health, Walgreens, Kroger, Rite Aid and Amazon.
Walgreens to close 12 stores in San Francisco
The company has said it is closing more than 1,200 stores nationwide over the next three years in an effort to improve earnings and control operating costs.
Kroger will pay $110 million to resolve Kentucky lawsuit over opioid epidemic
The settlement with Kroger is separate from the $1.2 billion multistate settlement Kroger reached with dozens of states in 2023.
XiFin celebrates National Pharmacist Day with early insights from 2025 pharmacy study
CareALERTS immunization successes highlight pharmacists’ critical role.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois unveils new wellness benefits for 2025
The benefits focus on mental health, fitness, and family wellness.
New study from Rite Aid shows gaps in consumer awareness and utilization of pharmacist expertise
Report reveals that nearly one-third of respondents are missing opportunities for comprehensive health engagement.
NACDS hails momentum for PBM reform at the state level heading into 2025
Arkansas and Massachusetts are the latest states to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve patient access to the medications right for them.
NACDS Foundation announces 2024-2025 Faculty Scholars
The NACDS Foundation's Faculty Scholars Program supports pharmacy professors in advancing impactful research.
Circana report highlights the role of personalization in supporting GLP-1 weight-loss users
The rise in medication usage for weight loss unlocks opportunities for innovation in health-focused products and services.
Camber launches generic Velcade
Bortezomib for injection is available in 3.5 mg strength, packaged in a single-dose vial.
Walmart starts 2025 with free Wellness Day events nationwide
Wellness Day offers families a chance to engage with Walmart pharmacists on various health topics.
GoodRx unleashes GoodRx for Pets
GoodRx for Pets leverages new integrated e-commerce capabilities to create a seamless user experience for accessing essential pet medications and information.
HOSP appoints Tim Affeldt as president
Dr. Affeldt is poised to lead HOSP toward continued growth and influence in the healthcare landscape.
McKesson Amplify offers advocacy funding to state pharmacy associations in all 50 states
Funding supports critical community pharmacy advocacy efforts to elevate and sustain the pharmacy profession.
